Eyes Puffy,fatigue,shortness Of Breathe

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Asked by bettie

Eyes Puffy,fatigue,shortness Of Breathe

i am allergic to everything, take 2 shots twice a month. my eyes are puffy, feel little tightness in chest, fatigue. this has occured before, sometimes i get real ill, symptoms like bronchitis. could this be a reaction to the extreme humidity, high heat we are having now. i try not to go outside when the weather is like this.

Answer

Hi Bettie,

These could be symptoms of allergies, or you may find yourself experiencing seasonal asthma as well. Here is some information that will help you ask the questions of your doctor.

Your breath is short. Shortness of breath is a major source of distress in patients with asthma. Some patients are not even aware that they are experiencing shortness of breath. Such patients are at particular risk for very serious and even life-threatening asthma attacks, since they are less conscious of symptoms. Those at highest risk for this effect tend to be older, female, and to have had the disease for a longer period of time.

You cough. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough (nonproductive means there's no phlegm or muscus).

Your chest may feel tight or painful.

Your neck muscles may tighten, and talking may become difficult or impossible.

Your heart might race.

You may sweat a lot.

Hope this helps. Make sure you call your doctor's office if there is any reason to suspect that what you are going through is something more serious than just allergies. While online sites are great places to get information, they can not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice and care.

Take care and stay in touch! Let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

You should know: The answer above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified healthcare professional.